The Abharan Silver Lakshmi Bridal Armlet or Vanki

Wear a heirloom piece of temple jewellery fit for a bride! This is a traditional Lakshmi Vanki with `nakkasi' or `nakshi' work (a form of gilt and repousse technique unique to south Indian temple jewellery).The shape of the Vanki is a V which ensures that it can be adjusted to any arm size.

The lovely goddess Lakshmi sitting on a lotus framed by two peacocks is at the center of the armlet or Vanki. Kempu stones are used to adorn the armband which is handcrafted using techniques used in ancient South Indian antique jewellery in Sterling (92.5) Silver and gold-dipped a special process to give it an antique look.

This piece is also available in the antique silver finish on request.

Measurements: Height of Armlet : 4.5 inches ; Length of pendant in center : 1.25 inches; Width of pendant in center : 0.7 inch.

Gemstones used: kempu stone (also known as spinel or Zircon).

Made of: Pure Sterling Silver (92.5)

Gross Weight of product : 41 grams approx.

For Oxidised Silver

* Store all pieces in airtight plastic covers (this prevents them from
being tarnished or becoming black.)
*Exposed to the atmosphere, all silver is prone to oxidation/ blackening and consequent tarnishing ; this does not in any way signify that the Silver is impure. Gentle rubbing with a silver cleaning cloth or soft cotton cloth will restore the original shine.

For Gold-dipped Silver
*Please note that gold-dipped or gold-plated/ rosegold plated silver
jewellery is meant for occasional use only, it cannot be used
everyday. Gold polish will fade with regular use and frequent exposure to air and water and will need re-plating/polishing.
* All Gold plated ; Rhodium plated ; Rose gold plated silver jewellery
has to be stored in an airtight plastic cover away from
moisture, water and sweat. Proper storage will ensure that the
gold-finish, rhodium or rose-gold plating stays for a long time.
*We gold-plate our jewellery with 24 carat gold which gives it a real gold look. We do not use lacquer or other harmful chemicals.

*Avoid wearing jewellery while cooking, household cleaning,
bathing or swimming .
*Repair and repolish if possible is a chargeable service .
*For further queries on repolishing or repair please see Jewellery Care.

• Is your Jewellery made of Pure Silver?

• Yes, we craft the finest Pure Handmade Silver Jewellery with Sterling Silver (where the purity is 92.5% and this is the maximum possible purity that can be attained while making silver ornaments). All our jewellery pieces are stamped with the 92.5 mark to attest to their purity. You also get a KO Guarantee Card along with your order. 

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